Rating of dog breeds by intelligence

Whatever breed the dog is, it will still be loyal to its owner. But the intellectual abilities of all dogs are different. In 1994, Canadian professor Stanley Koren drew up a scale. doggy. He considered 3 aspects: instinctive and adaptive intelligence, and obedience intelligence.





Editorial "Site" He will tell you which dogs are considered the smartest and which are just right for the joy of the eyes.

Rating of dog breeds Einstein - the most capable breeds of dogs
From 1st to 10th place is occupied by the most intelligent breeds of dogs with the highest level of obedience and performance. Moreover, they respond to commands almost instantly! Training dogs of these breeds is easy and pleasant even for a beginner.

1. Border collie
   These dogs like to work. You'll never see them lying in the sun. Very easy to train, friendly and very fond of children. They can be used anywhere: as guards, as babysitters, and just as smart pets.
   
   
   
2. pudel
   Most people underestimate this breed because of its funny appearance. Poodles are very intelligent dogs and are able not only to entertain the audience in the circus, showing tricks. Previously, poodles served as both rescuers and observers. They swim well and can save a drowning person. Depending on the size, they can be used for hunting and for protection.
   
   
   
3. German Shepherd Dog
   These dogs are perfect for the home. They are very loyal and willing to sacrifice themselves for the owner. They can be used as guards, as domestic dogs, and for police needs. For some reason, recently the popularity of this breed is declining, and it is replaced by exotic breeds that are not so smart, and not so beautiful.
   
   
   
4. Golden Retriever
   It can be easily confused with a Labrador. But the Golden Retriever is much smarter and more capable. These dogs can be lifeguards, detect drugs, work as guides. By the way, retrievers are very patient, so you can not be afraid to start them if there are children in the house.
   
   
   
5. Doberman
   There is something noble and incomprehensible about this dog. Dobermans need to be trained, otherwise you'll have an uncontrollable dog that will do whatever it wants. These dogs appeared in 1800, when there was a need for a breed that could defend and attack. It should be noted that these dogs are very active.
   
   
   
6. Shelthy
   Dogs of this breed have a strong resemblance to collie. Sheltie has a very good hearing and sense of smell, they, despite their apparent decorativeness, are able to protect their owner.
   
   
   
7. Labrador retriever
   Labrador retrievers live in almost every country in the world. They, like Rottweilers, serve in the police, because these dogs can detect even small doses of drugs. They are used as guides by blind people. Labrador retrievers also work as lifeguards.
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8. papillon
   Such a small, cute and funny breed of dog. Papillons were and still are a symbol of elegance. During the Renaissance, many high-ranking figures, including kings, kept dogs of this breed with them. They're very smart and reserved.
   
   
   
9. Rottweiler
   Many consider these muscular beauties dangerous and hard to control. Yes, once they were killer dogs that could handle a cow and even a large bull. Today's Rottweilers are somewhat smaller in size, but still very strong. Their mental abilities are well known. Rottweilers sometimes work for the police, and previously the owners of these dogs trained them to carry firewood and other weights to markets or home. A perfect defender for the home, but it requires training and training.
   
   
   
   
   
10. Australian shepherd dog
    This breed is famous for its mind, the ability to understand the owner from half a word, is easy to train. These dogs are very obedient and executive.
    
    
    

Clever dogs are just capable breeds of dogs
These dogs remember commands perfectly and will respond 85 percent of the time or more often. Any owner will be able to train dogs of these breeds to an excellent level, even without having much patience and experience.

1. Welsh Corgi Pembroke
   
   
   
2. schnauzer
   
   
   
3. Springer spaniel
   
   
   
4. Belgian Shepherd
   
   
   
5. collie
   
   
   
6. German Spitz
   
   
   
7. Kurzhaar
   
   
   
8. English cocker
   
   
   
9. Pomeranian Spitz
   
   
   
10. Cardigan-Welsh Corgi
    
    
    

Capable guys are breeds of dogs with good data
These dogs begin to understand simple new commands after 15-25 repetitions, but you must periodically repeat the commands you have learned with them. Dogs respond to the first command 70% or more often. But not everyone can handle training these pets.

1. Yorkshire Terrier
   
   
   
2. risenschnauzer
   
   
   
3. erdelterrier
   
   
   
4. Bouvier
   
   
   
5. briar
   
   
   
6. Springer spaniel
   
   
   
7. Samoyed
   
   
   
8. American Staffordshire Terrier
   
   
   
9. Setter-Gordon
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10. Kern terrier
    
    
    
11. Kerry Blue Terrier
    
    
    
12. Irish setter
    
    
    

Workers – breeds of dogs with average abilities
They understand commands after 15 to 20 repetitions, but it takes 25 to 40 repetitions to have a lasting effect. In the absence of regular practice, dogs of these breeds lose skills quite quickly.

1. Bedlington Terrier
   
   
   
2. Toi Terrier.
   
   
   
3. Irish Wolfhound
   
   
   
4. Saluki
   
   
   
5. Pointer
   
   
   
6. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
   
   
   
7. Huskies
   
   
   
8. greyhound
   
   
   
9. Boxer
   
   
   
10. foxterior
    
    
    

Stubborn – breeds of dogs with low abilities
These dogs like to walk on their own, make their own decisions and only react to their owner if they are nearby. These pets are not for beginners, their training even for an expert will not be the easiest thing.

1. Pug.
   
   
   
2. French Bulldog
   
   
   
3. Italian levret
   
   
   
4. Japanese Chin
   
   
   
5. Bobtail
   
   
   
6. Scotch Terrier
   
   
   
7. chihuahua
   
   
   
8. Lhasa apso
   
   
   
9. bullmastiff
   
   
   
10. skyter
    
    
    

Just handsome - breeds of dogs with very low abilities
Of course, you can not call them incapable, just they are very difficult in terms of training. Most experts view some of these breeds as untrainable.

1. Mastiff
   
   
   
2. Beagle
   
   
   
3. pekingese
   
   
   
4. Chow-chow
   
   
   
5. bulldog
   
   
   

Editorial Board
Stanley Koren himself recognizes the limitations of his approach to determining the intellectuality of a particular breed, as sled or ridden. hunting-dog They must have a significant degree of independence in order to successfully solve the tasks before them, for this reason they are less inclined to execute commands than domestic dogs. Even a dog with high intelligence needs to be trained and treated well. The way the animal behaves depends on the owner.


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